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The Sugar Glider
Although wupih sirsik is a small animal (about the size of a palm), they can glide an extraordinarily long distance, up to half the length of a football field!
Amazing Eyes
As a nocturnal animal, the sugar glider can see well in the dark using its large black eyes.
Comfy Pouch
Female sugar gliders can have 1 or 2 babies at a time and keep them in a pouch on their belly for several months (like kangaroos!).
Tropical forests in Indonesia, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Where do they live?
What do they eat?
Nectar, fruits, pollen, tree sap, insects. 10 - 12 years.
How long do they live?
Wings and tail
Sugar gliders’ 'wings' consist of thin skin that stretches from their hands to their ankles. While gliding in the air, these animals use their bushy tail to balance and guide themselves.
Gliding from tree to tree
Sugar gliders live in trees and rarely come down to the ground. They use their wings to glide from from tree to tree.
Male sugar gliders
Males sugar gliders are different from most other male animals; they are one of the few mammals that participate in caring for their babies.
Do you know that spending time in nature can make you healthier and smarter? Join us at Nature Playschool (by Kebun Kumara) to explore our gardens, sow seeds, and discover animals up close. We can't wait to meet you!
LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURE
Find these selected books and a carefully curated collection of children books in English and Bahasa at MAEHADZA BOOKS.
The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist
by Juliette Maclver & Sarah Davis
A tale of a school trip to outdoor places that will make children burst into laughter. Wordplay rhymes are incredibly enjoyable and made us fall in love with Liam, the quiet one who pays keen attention to things other children overlook.
WWF Together App
This free app feels like an interactive book: children will learn about rare animals and conservation efforts through stunning photos and videos as well as interactive activities.
One Little Bug
by Becky Davies and Jacob Sauva
An excellent nonfiction book that introduces various insects to young readers. They will love colorful lift-the-flap books and will feel excited to play outside and explore the world.
Our Planet
An enchanting documentary series featuring animal life, natural wonders, and the role of humans in climate change.
Parental guidance is advised (e.g., scenes involving accidents or predator hunting)."
WHAT’S YOUR JOB?
Why did you choose that job?
@Prayitno.g
What is a conservationist Prayitno?
A conservationist is someone who works to protect and manage the natural environment including animals and their homes.
Even though I was born in the big city of Jakarta, I grew up spending hours observing hairy caterpillars, jumping spiders, and colorful beetles in my garden.
With time, I also began to notice human’s impacts on nature: air pollution, garbage pileups, and plastic in rivers... The one thing that really stuck with me were the caged birds at the pet markets, they looked scared and miserable.
I decided to give these birds and other animals a voice and protect their homes.
Oh, is this why you are using this strange machine?
Yes, nowadays, I work in Riau province on the island of Sumatra. This camera trap is able to take photos and videos of animals undetected.
I use that to study animals in their natural habitat. By understanding where they live, what they do, and when they are active we can better manage and conserve these animals.
What animals have you seen on the camera trap?
There are over 500 species of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles found in the forests of Riau. Camera traps have recorded many elusive species such as the flat headed cat, the sunda clouded leopard, the malayan sunbear, and Storm’s stork, just to name a few.
What is your favorite animal found in your restoration site?
My favorite animal is a small, shy, and fluffy ground-dwelling bird called the Black Partridge. Very little is known about them, and the more information we collect, the more we can do to protect them.
Iconic animals such as the Sumatran Tiger get a lot of attention but every animal, big or tiny, plays an essential role in the health of these forests.
Video Credits: Vice / AsiaAsia Pacific Rayon
Check out this video to learn more about Pak Prayitno’s and forest rangers in Riau province!
These activities are brought to you by Dig And Beyond. A Reggio-Emilia inspired learning center that promotes literacy, creativity & curiosity through book-based sensory & process arts explorations for 8 months9 years old.
